The Noble Truth of Suffering : 6. Lamentation [parideva dukkha]
The Buddha characterized this form of suffering as that which produces tears of anguish whenever we are unable to give up our attachment to something
Everyone’s goal of life can be classified into 3 levels : 3. Ultimate goal of life
An ultimate goal of life is aimed at the highest service for the greater good and for the benefit of everyone
The Benefits of Building Good Foundation in Life
Being able to manage one’s life appropriately: 1. To manage life wisely and with maturity.
The Four Noble Truths:3. Explanation of the Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
The Lord Buddha’s explanation of the Cessation of Suffering includes all four of the Origin of suffering’s implications in the light of the Four Noble Truths:
Points for Consideration:
In many countries, there is growth in materialism, civilization and consumer goods, job availability and the ability to earn high salaries
What does ‘Building good foundations for life’ mean?
This phrase means setting the main goal of life as good and positive, with stable foundations and an optimistic future for this life time and others
The Noble Truth of Suffering Every living being is a victim of suffering
The Lord Buddha explained the nature of suffering in detail. The Pali word for ‘suffering’ is ‘dukkha’
Building Good Foundations for Life
“A salesman makes profit because of a good location, capital and good administration
The Noble Truth of Suffering : 1. Suffering as a result of Birth [jati dukkha]
The Lord Buddha taught that suffering as a result of birth is ‘built in’ suffering for every living being conceived in the realms of the Cycle of Existence
Ways to Accumulate Merits in Everyday Life
We have to hurry when it comes to accumulating merits, so that they will act as provisions for our next lives